SR1314 over Branch of Beaverdam Cree
PoorCleveland County, North Carolina · 0.5 Mi. W. Jct. SR1321 · Structure no. 000000000450139
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 41 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 300
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1314 over Branch of Beaverdam Cree is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1314 over Branch of Beaverdam Cree in Cleveland County, North Carolina. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older than the North Carolina average of 38.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 300 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2040. The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1314 over Branch of Beaverdam Cree built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1314 over Branch of Beaverdam Cree in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does SR1314 over Branch of Beaverdam Cree carry?
About 300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is SR1314 over Branch of Beaverdam Cree?
The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.7 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns SR1314 over Branch of Beaverdam Cree?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.